Join MDSPE for a 1 hour, 1PDH Credit Webinar – Introduction to Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Concrete Reinforcement + MD-5 Case Study: The First GFRP (Fiberglass Rebar) Bridge Deck in Maryland.
This 1-hour course focuses on giving the attendee a basic understanding of what Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) is and its uses in construction. The attendee will learn why there is benefits for concrete to be reinforced with GFRP and what applications make the most sense for its use. The pros and cons, as well as common misconceptions of the product, will be covered. Additionally, differences in designing concrete structures with FRP based on the ACI 440.11 and AASHTO codes will be covered. The recently completed MD 5 bridge in St. Mary’s County (MDOT SHA) will be discussed as a case study.
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